Essays

Searching For The Great Valley

What cartoon dinosaurs can teach us about connection in collapsing online communities

Nov 13 •

The Tale of the Tattered Red Sofa

Lessons gleaned and memories unearthed from an imperfect object that I've held onto for over a decade.

Jul 9 •

Imperfect Heroes

This essay is an ode to anyone who struggles with negative self-talk. Who is paralyzed by the fear of judgment. Anyone who overanalyzes and criticizes…

May 20 •

Just Get Started (Quantity Leads to Quality)

This is a story about starting. About creating your own opportunities. About pushing through fear and taking imperfect action.

Jun 22, 2023 •

Cultivating Collective Creativity

How a couple of recent movie interviews reminded me what can be accomplished collectively and individually in a safe environment where experimentation…

Mar 13, 2023 •

How to Make Friends on the Internet

The glaring lights and colorful signs – buzzing with electricity – illuminate a sea of people hurrying down the streets of Shibuya. Vending machines…

Aug 29, 2022 •

The Right Amount of Stress Is Called Stimulation

So this is what courage feels like...

Mar 13, 2021 •

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